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Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Secondary to Protein S Deficiency

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We present a case of protein S deficiency causing central retinal vein occlusion treated with anticoagulation, which includes heparin followed by oral warfarin therapy. This article highlights the importance of looking for other possible causes of central retinal vein occlusion, especially in younger patients with negative initial investigations.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB, UK

    Yew Chong Yap MBBS, MRCSEd (Ophth) & Faye Barampouti MBBS, BQ Ophth

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  1. Yew Chong Yap MBBS, MRCSEd (Ophth)
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Correspondence to Yew Chong Yap MBBS, MRCSEd (Ophth).

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Dr. Chong is a Senior House Officer and Dr. Barampouti is a consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology, Watford General Hospital, Watford, UK.

The authors have stated that they do not have a significant financial interest or other relationship with any product manufacturer or provider of services discussed in this article. The authors do not discuss the use of off-label products, which include unlabeled, unapproved, or investigative products or devices.

The authors report a case of central retinal vein occlusion due to protein S deficiency.

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Yap, Y.C., Barampouti, F. Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Secondary to Protein S Deficiency. Ann Ophthalmol 39, 343–344 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-007-9004-1

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